BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arts Council Of Wilmington/NHC - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Arts Council Of Wilmington/NHC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.artswilmington.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Arts Council Of Wilmington/NHC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T193249Z CREATED:20260504T192221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T193249Z UID:11491-1777888800-1785081600@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:A Year of Fiber Art by Quilters by the Sea DESCRIPTION:Bellamy Mansion Museum is hosting an art exhibition\, “A Year of Fiber Art\,” featuring 40 quilts made by members of the Quilters by the Sea Guild. The exhibit includes pieces created for three quilting challenges\, which showcase a mix of patriotic\, whimsical\, and abstract designs. An artists’ reception will be held on May 22nd from 6-8 PM. Visitors can view the exhibit free of charge any time the museum is open (Mon-Sun\, 10 am-4 pm). Please stop by the Carriage House Visitor Center to gain admission. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/a-year-of-fiber-art-by-quilters-by-the-sea/ LOCATION:The Bellamy Mansion Museum\, 503 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/QBTS-2026-Exhibit-Email-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bellamy Mansion Museum of History &%3B Design Arts":MAILTO:berrios@bellamymansion.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTSTAMP:20260525T185252Z CREATED:20260525T185252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T185252Z UID:11670-1781222400-1785110399@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:“Perspectives” Featuring Joanne Geisel DESCRIPTION:Gallery artist & instructor Joanne Geisel is exploring brand new dimensions to her designs! Joanne uses oil paints to capture our Carolina coastlines\, working from her photos or life to authentically render each scene. Now\, alongside her impressionist landscapes\, view expressive scenes from Joanne’s imagination\, using abstract colors and sweeping curves to visualize natural motions. Says Joanne: \nThe joy of creating is to go deep within and find new ideas and emotions. What was once the reality of a beautiful landscape\, for example\, could become something else. It is a change of perspective that can defy logic. My goal is always to create an oil painting that I consider beautiful and shows my deep connection to nature\, whether it is a landscape or an abstracted version of one. \nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, June 14th\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception celebrating “Perspectives.” Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by guitarist Miles Moore! This exhibit will run through July 26th\, alongside a new selection of works by our 30+ Gallery Artists. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/perspectives-featuring-joanne-geisel/ LOCATION:970 Inspiration Drive\, Wilmington\, NC 28405\, 970 Inspiration Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Demands-of-Courage-updated-5-9-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Grant":MAILTO:artinbloomgallery@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T103000 DTSTAMP:20260305T181426Z CREATED:20260305T181108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181426Z UID:11216-1781341200-1781346600@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Past Meets Pavement Walking Tours: Wilmington’s African American Heritage DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 90-minute walking tour in historic downtown Wilmington. The tour begins and ends at the Bellamy Mansion Museum. This tour is based on “A Guide to Wilmington’s African American Heritage” and will explore the people and places integral to Wilmington’s Black history. \nThe tour is appropriate for all ages\, but please note this may not be suitable for anyone with limited mobility. The tour is rain or shine\, within reason\, and attendees will be notified via email if the tour is cancelled due to serious weather. \nThere are NO WALK-UPS allowed\, and registration is required. If you have questions\, please email info@bellamymansion.org before registering. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/wilmingtons-african-american-heritage-walking-tour-2/ LOCATION:The Bellamy Mansion Museum\, 503 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/African-American-Heritage-Thumbnail-2026-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bellamy Mansion Museum of History &%3B Design Arts":MAILTO:berrios@bellamymansion.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T143000 DTSTAMP:20260519T185402Z CREATED:20260519T185402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T185402Z UID:11634-1781344800-1781361000@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Joy of Gel Printing™: Mark Making and Image Transfer DESCRIPTION:Class Description:\nDiscover the magic of gel printing—a playful\, painterly form of printmaking that uses a gel plate instead of a press. In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn how to transfer images from magazine pages and laser prints\, and create captivating marks with feathers\, credit cards\, and other everyday objects\, layering transparent and opaque paints to build depth\, movement\, and surprise. Your prints can be transformed into greeting cards\, collages\, art journal pages\, and mixed media works filled with personality and story.\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n• How to use a gel plate\, brayer\, and essential printmaking tools\n• Positive and negative shape concepts\n• Layering transparent and opaque paints for rich\, dimensional effects\n• Mark-making techniques with common household items\n• Image transfer from magazine pages and laser prints\n• How to create greeting cards from your finished prints\nYou’ll have generous studio time to experiment\, explore\, and create a beautiful stack of one-of-a-kind prints. This process is freeing\, intuitive\, and a little addictive—come ready to play and let curiosity lead the way.\nInstructor: Mary Martin\, Collage & Mixed Media Artist\nLocation: Community Arts Center 120 S. 2nd Street Wilmington\, NC\nDate: Saturday June 13\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm\nClass Fee: $ 100. Includes 4 hours of instruction/studio time and most materials: a variety of papers\, use of instructor’s gel plates\, brayers\, texture tools\, and paints. Bring your own magazines to use for image transfer.\nSuggested magazines that transfer well: Elle\, Vogue\, Smithsonian\, Women’s Health\, Car and Driver\, Harper’s Bazaar\, Better Homes and Gardens\, Real Simple\, Vanity Fair\, Esquire\, Wilmington Magazine\, Free travel magazines and booklets (often found at airports\, hotels\, ferries\, etc.)\nRegister: Use the QR code above or register at https://square.link/u/RS4hz4YM\nQuestions: Call Mary Martin at 910.218.2814 URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/joy-of-gel-printing-mark-making-and-image-transfer/ LOCATION:Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center\, 120 South 2nd Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Image-Transfer-Class.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Martin Art Studio":MAILTO:mary@marymartinartstudio.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T181837Z CREATED:20260508T181837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T181837Z UID:11573-1781348400-1781380800@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass in the Grove Fest DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 13th\, Bluegrass in the Grove Fest will take over the grounds of Poplar Grove from 11am to 8pm of live bluegrass\, folk music\, and traditional dance. Hosted by Dear MariBella & the Pigkickers and sponsored by Economy Exterminators\, Farmer’s Supply and Token Picks\, the event will bring a dynamic lineup of local and out of town bands: including Dear MariBella & the Pigkickers\, Carolina Connection\, Sail Away Ladies\, Screamin Bridge\, Folkstone Stringband\, Massive Grass\, Pickety Split\, and Travis Watts & the Mountain Blessings\, Carson Peters and Iron Mountain\, and Mason Via.\nThere will also be traditional dance performances and interactive workshops by Cape Fear Contra Dancers and Cripple Creek Dance Studio. The Jam-Zebo will house instrumental workshops and jams hosted by Earl Jones Music School.\nIt’s more than just a music festival—Bluegrass in the Grove is a celebration of heritage\, family\, and the timeless connection between music and place with a mission to keep the spirit of North Carolina folk music alive. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/bluegrass-in-the-grove-fest/ LOCATION:poplar grove\, 10200 Highway 17\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28411-6772\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/STICKERS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T110903Z CREATED:20260608T204048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T110903Z UID:11685-1781366400-1781373600@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Artist's Reception: Prints by The Dandelion Fox DESCRIPTION:Artist’s Reception for our current exhibition by The Dandelion Fox\, aka local artist Carly Gee. \nCarly Gee presses flowers from her own garden as well as NC wildflowers\, from which she constructs elaborate and unique original works of art. Each of these prints reflects an extraordinary amount of time and care\, in addition to being simply beautiful. \nHome Plate is proud to feature talented artists whose work embodies the notion of “home.” Each framed print is available for sale\, with all proceeds going directly to the artist. \nFor more information\, visit us on IG @homeplateprovisions and @thedandelionfoxart URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/artists-reception-prints-by-the-dandelion-fox/ LOCATION:Home Plate Provisions\, 910 Castle St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/floral-announce-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260609T171300Z CREATED:20260609T171127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T171300Z UID:11695-1781375400-1781384400@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Women+ Through History Sketch Comedy Show (Ages 16+) DESCRIPTION:Ladyfolk Productions is hosting a Women+ Through History Sketch Show\, written and performed by some of the funniest comics in Wilmington\, NC. On top of the amazing show\, we’ll also be doing a 50-50 raffle! That means money for you\, and for us! And if that wasn’t enough\, every draft poured is another dollar towards our fundraiser for our play “Hysteria!” URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/women-through-history-sketch-comedy-show-ages-16-2/ LOCATION:Waterline Brewing\, 721 Surry Street\, Wilmington\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Events,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6.13-Poster.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ladyfolk Productions":MAILTO:ladyfolkproductions@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR